Repair Procedures (A5GF1)

REMOVAL

1. Drain automatic transaxle fluid.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal(B) from the battery(A).




3. Remove the engine cover(A).




4. After disconnecting the AFS connector(A) and removing the air cleaner upper body(B), take the air cleaner filter out of the air cleaner under body.




5. After disconnecting the PCM connectors(B), remove the air cleaner under body(A).




6. Remove the battery tray(A).




7. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses(A) releasing the clamps.




8. Disconnect the ground wire(A).




9. Disconnect the connectors related to the transaxle.
(1) Disconnect the solenoid valve connector(A).




(2) Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector(A).




(3) Disconnect the input speed sensor connector(A).




(4) Disconnect the output speed sensor connector(A).




(5) Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector(A).




10. Disconnect the control cable by removing the nut(A).




11. After removing the front wheels and tires and lifting up the vehicle, remove the under cover(A).




12. Drain power steering fluid.
13. Remove the pressure tube from the power steering oil pump.
14. After releasing the power steering hose clamp(A), disconnect the hose with the tube.





CAUTION:
Clamp or plug the power steering hose to avoid excessive fluid loss. When re-connecting, remove the clamp or hose plug and check power steering reservoir fluid level.

15. Remove the exhaust pipe.
16. Remove the lower arm assembly and tie rod mounting bolts.
17. Supporting the sub frame with a jack, remove the sub frame mounting bolts.
18. After loosening the steering column bolt and lowering a jack, remove the sub frame.
19. Lowering the vehicle down, remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts(A).




20. Using the SST(09200-38001), support the engine and transaxle assembly safely.




21. Remove the transaxle insulator mounting bolt(A).




22. Remove the starter.
23. Remove the bolts(B-4EA) which connect the drive plate with the torque converter.
24. Remove the inner shaft mounting bolts and take the drive shafts off the transaxle assembly.
25. After supporting the transaxle with a jack and removing the under mounting bolts(A).






INSTALLATION

1. Lifting up the transaxle slowly with a jack, tighten the under mounting bolts(A)

TORQUE :
theta 2.4L
43 - 55 Nm(430 - 550 kgf.cm, 31.3 - 39.8 lb-ft) - A [2EA]
43 - 49 Nm(430 - 490 kgf.cm, 31.3 - 35.6 lb-ft) - C [4EA]
mu 2.7L
80 - 100 Nm(800 - 1000 kgf.cm, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft) - A [2EA]
40 - 47 Nm(400 - 470 kgf.cm, 29.0 - 34.1 lb-ft) - C [4EA]


CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the power steering hoses.




2. Insert the drive shafts into the transaxle.
3. Install the inner shaft mounting bolts(2EA).

TORQUE:
50 - 65 Nm(500 - 650 kgf.cm, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)


4. Apply grease on the threaded part of the bolts(B-4EA) which connect the drive plate with the torque converter and tighten them.

TORQUE:
46 - 53 Nm(460 - 530 kgf.cm, 33.3 - 38.3 lb-ft) - B


5. Install the starter.
6. Tighten the transaxle insulator mounting bolt(A).

TORQUE:
65 - 85 Nm(650 - 850 kgf.cm, 47.0 - 61.5 lb-ft)





7. Tighten the transaxle upper mounting bolts(A).

TORQUE :
theta 2.4L
43 - 55 Nm(430 - 550 kgf.cm, 31.3 - 39.8 lb-ft) - A [4EA]
mu 2.7L
65 - 85 Nm(650 - 850 kgf.cm, 47.0 - 61.5 lb-ft) - A [4EA]





8. Lifting up the sub frame with a jack, tighten the steering column bolt.
9. Tighten the sub frame mounting bolts.
10. Install the lower arm assembly and the steering bar tie rod mounting bolts.
11. Install the front exhaust pipe.
12. Clamp the power steering hose(A).




13. Install the under cover(A).




14. Connect the transaxle wire harness connectors.
(1) Connect the solenoid valve connector(A).




(2) Connect the inhibitor switch connector(A).




(3) Connect the input speed sensor connector(A).




(4) Connect the output speed sensor connector(A).




(5) Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector(A).




15. Connect the ground wire(A).




16. Connect the control cable(A) by installing the nut.




17. Clamp the transaxle oil cooler hoses(A).




18. Install the battery tray(A).




19. Install the air cleaner under body(A) and connect the PCM connectors(B).




20. Reassemble the air cleaner filter, install the air cleaner upper body(B) and connect the air flow sensor connector(A).




21. After installing the battery(A), connect the positive terminal(B) to the battery.




22. Install the engine cover(A).





NOTE:
- Refill power steering fluid and bleed the power steering system.
- Refill automatic transaxle fluid.

NOTE:
When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the High- Scan Pro.

1) Connect the Hi-Scan Pro connector to the data link connector under the crash pad and power cable to the cigar jack under the center facia.
2) Turn the ignition switch on and power on the Hi-Scan Pro.
3) Select the vehicle's name.
4) Select 'AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE'.




5) Select 'RESETTING AUTO T/A VALUES' and perform the procedure.




6) Perform the procedure by pressing F1 (REST).